Job: SAVAC seeks a Development Officer and a Marketing Officer

SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Collective)
TWO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

1) Development Officer (Contract)
2) Marketing Officer (Contract)

1) Employment Opportunity: DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2007

24 hours per week; 12-month contract with possibility of renewal SAVAC
(South Asian Visual Arts Collective) is a non-profit artist-run centre
with a mandate to support and
develop the presentation of contemporary art by artists of South Asian
descent. We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic and motivated
Development Officer to work with our organization.

Location: Downtown Toronto
Hiring Range: $18,700 – $22,500 part-time at 24 hours/week
Purpose:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Officer is a
part-time employee (24 hours/week) who is responsible for developing
our membership, donor and volunteer base and improving our capacity to
service them. The Development Officer will also seek out opportunities
and incentives to encourage new memberships, donations and sources of
funding.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Research and cultivate potential new sources of corporate and
private funding:
- Research and apply for charitable status
- Identify, seek and secure sources of private sponsorship and donations
- Manage and maintain donor relations and partnerships
- Research and apply for sources of foundation funding
- Research and develop internal policy on corporate donations and
sponsorships and secure donations and sponsorships accordingly
- Develop strategies to ensure renewing donors and sponsors
- Assist with event management
- Participate in the special events/fundraising committee to raise
annual funds for our organization

2. Develop volunteer base:
- Develop our volunteer base, and identify and provide resources and
incentives to build volunteerism
- Manage volunteers for all events and programs

3. Manage membership
-Update, co-ordinate and manage our existing membership and community
database
- Provide improved one-to-one liaison with our members in order to
better identify and support their needs
- Improve the dissemination of information to members
- Implement new data management systems to improve membership liaison
- Develop and implement strategies to improve member participation and
involvement with the organization
- Develop and implement targeted membership drives and improve outreach
in order to increase our membership locally, nationally and
internationally
-Work with the Marketing and Education Officers to develop
opportunities and incentives to increase membership
- Assist with the development of diverse audiences and community
partners
- Manage membership email newsletter

Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to
build internal and external relationships
- Proven ability to develop and maintain sponsor, donor and stakeholder
relationships
- Proven ability to raise funds through community campaigns
- Excellent organizational skills and initiative
- Proven skills in grant and proposal writing
- Strong skills in writing, editing and proof-reading
- Efficient database management skills
- Ability to manage large databases and mailing lists and manage
administrative records
- Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy and confidentiality
- Pro-active and strategic thinker who can manage multiple demands,
prioritize and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of and interest in culturally diverse art practices.

Experience and Education:
Degree or diploma in marketing, business, communications or arts
management with minimum 2 years experience in the non-profit arts
development sector.


2) Employment Opportunity: MARKETING OFFICER
DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2007

28 hours per week; 12-month contract with possibility of renewal
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Collective) is a non-profit artist-run
centre with a mandate to support and develop the presentation of
contemporary art by artists of South Asian descent. We are looking for
a dynamic, pro-active and motivated Marketing Officer. Must be flexible
and able to work from SAVAC and own office.

Location: Downtown Toronto
Hiring Range: $18–$22/hour, 28 hours/week
Purpose: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing Officer is
a contractor who is responsible for developing and implementing a
marketing plan and communications strategies to strengthen and improve
the visibility and outreach of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop an overall marketing plan and communications/media relations
strategy in consultation with the Executive Director and Board of
Directors.
2. Develop a strong and consistent ‘brand’ image and marketing
materials to effectively convey our organization’s purpose and mission.
3. In consultation with the Executive Director, commission a graphic
designer and work with our webmaster to develop relevant marketing
materials.
4. Develop communication strategies and templates for all in-house
project materials.
5. Develop communications strategies for collaborative projects and
partnerships.
6. Research, write, edit and develop a variety of communications
products including media releases, fact sheets and press packs to
better promote our mission and programs.
7. Develop and implement a dissemination plan and advertising strategy
to better promote our programs.
8. Develop and maintain a media relations/communications database.
9. Develop strategies to promote the achievements of our organization.
10. Develop and manage budgets related to marketing and audience
development.
11. Co-ordinate a special events/fundraising committee to raise annual
funds for our organization.
12. Develop fundraising strategies, provide leadership and train
volunteers.
13. Attend and assist with event/program management.

Skills and Attributes:
_ Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills
_ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
_ Strong network and relationships within the arts sector
_ Production, design and layout experience and an eye for detail
_ Knowledge of web and web-based communications
_ Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy
_ Pro-active and strategic thinker who can manage multiple demands,
prioritize and meet
deadlines
_ Knowledge of and interest in culturally diverse art practices

Experience and Education:
Degree or diploma in marketing, public relations, communications or
arts management, with a minimum of 2–3 years experience in the
non-profit arts sector.



For both positions, please send a letter of application, CV and details
of 3 references via:
E-mail: info.savac@gmail.com
(E-mail submissions must be a PDF or Rich Text Format file)

Mail:
Haema Sivanesan, Executive Director
South Asian Visual Arts Collective
Hiring Committee: Marketing Officer
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Please note in your letter of application where you saw the job posting.

Enquiries: 416.542.1661

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on
SAVAC please visit www.savac.net